About our event
Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour is a dual-city cultural experience taking place in Toronto (June 11–14, 2026) and New York City (June 18–21, 2026). Each city hosts a four-day experience that brings together live author readings, workshops, panel conversations, and community-centered programming, culminating in a Saturday night live music and fundraising experience. Produced by Stories and Sweets in partnership with Eisenberg Leadership and Lucky Book Publishing, the tour is designed to create meaningful connection through storytelling, creativity, and shared experience. The audience includes professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who value personal growth, culture, and authentic community. A portion of the tour supports Mustakabali-Wetu and Project Sunshine, extending the impact beyond the event itself.
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251-500Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors should support Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour because it offers meaningful access to a highly engaged, purpose-driven audience across two major cities.
The experience brings together professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who value storytelling, personal growth, and community, creating a strong environment for authentic brand alignment rather than passive exposure.
As a dual-city, multi-day experience, sponsors benefit from extended visibility before, during, and after the event through integrated brand presence, social media amplification, and on-site engagement opportunities.
In addition, the tour is rooted in impact, with a portion of proceeds supporting Mustakabali-Wetu and Project Sunshine, allowing sponsors to align with both cultural and community-driven initiatives.
This is an opportunity for brands to be part of something people don’t just attend, but remember and talk about.
C$8000
ContactTitle Sponsor
The Title Sponsor will be the exclusive lead partner across both Toronto and New York City editions of Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour. This dual-city experience brings together a highly engaged audience of professionals, creatives, and community leaders through live storytelling, workshops, and a featured live music and fundraising experience. As Title Sponsor, your brand will be positioned at the forefront of the experience with integrated visibility across both cities, including recognition across event materials, social media promotion, and on-site presence. This opportunity is designed for brands looking to align with community, culture, and impact in a meaningful and visible way.
C$3000
ContactFeatured Partner
The Featured Partner tier offers strong visibility within Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour while maintaining a balanced and integrated presence. Partners at this level are included across event materials and digital promotion, with opportunities to be recognized within the experience and connect with attendees in an authentic way. This is ideal for brands looking to be part of a meaningful, community-driven experience across Toronto and New York City.
C$1000
ContactSupporting Partner
Supporting Partners are part of the broader ecosystem that brings Whispers in the Rain: The Impact Tour to life. This tier includes recognition across select event materials and social platforms, aligning your brand with a community-focused experience centered on storytelling, connection, and impact. A strong option for brands looking to be involved in a meaningful and well-curated event experience.
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Stories and Sweets is an event brand dedicated to creating experiences that bring people together through storytelling, culture, and connection.
Founded by Lyrique Richards and Zharia Gallimore, Stories and Sweets has produced events that highlight diverse voices, foster meaningful conversations, and create spaces where community can thrive. Each experience is intentionally designed to go beyond traditional events by blending creative expression with real human connection.
Lyrique Richards is a bestselling author and speaker, while Zharia Gallimore is an artisan baker whose work brings a warm, experiential element to each event through thoughtfully curated sweets and hospitality. Together, they lead the vision and execution of experiences that feel both elevated and deeply rooted in community.
Through partnerships with organizations such as Eisenberg Leadership and Lucky Book Publishing, Stories and Sweets continues to expand its reach, producing multi-day, multi-city experiences that connect audiences across industries and backgrounds.
At its core, the brand is built on the belief that storytelling has the power to bring people together, shift perspectives, and create lasting impact.